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    Re: Narcotic Restriction

    I think the above thread was beautifully written. That should be required reading for every diversion participant! I have to say, I too, had a similar experience. I have had three job interviews while in diversion, I used a similar line; just coming clean and telling them about Diversion, my practice restrictions, etc. Every job interview resulted in a offer and everytime my response was greeted with professional courtesy and expressed admiration. I have truly been humbled by how my story was received in job interviews. Remember, everyone has made mistakes in life, even that interviewer! Most people are willing to consider a second chance!

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    Re: Narcotic Restriction

    My license was suspended 9/05/07. I have had my evaluation for TNPAP but have not heard anything from them yet. I have been searching hard for a job outside of nursing for several weeks w/o success. I have a A.A.S in nursing and 1 additional year of college. I have been a nurse for 14 years. I have been turned down at several retail jobs due to lack of experience. I was hired at a grociery store making only 7.10 an hour. I started out at 12/hr as an LPN in 1993.
    However, I started looking for non-nursing jobs in the medical field. TNPAP told me that the BON frowned upon nurses in our situation working as techs/aids so I avoided those positions. I was hired today at a company as a holter/event monitoring/ekg tech. I had several years experience as an ICU nurse, therefore I passsed their test w/o any problems. The pay is significantly better @ 15/hr.........its a start, until my license is re-instated.
    Also, my new employer knows about my situation and says that I can move up when my license is active again.
    For anyone going through the same situation I just wanted to tell them not to get discouraged and give up.

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